UNITED STATES US abortion ruling roils midterm election campaign 01-07-2022 13:52 Supreme Court ruling upends race to crucial vote that will decide who controls Congress for rest of Biden’s term in office.
unanimous ruling Supreme Court rejects case seeking ‘right to be forgotten’ online 01-07-2022 11:48 Argentina's Supreme Court rejects the “right to be forgotten” sought by Natalia Denegri, ruling in favour of Google.
HUMAN RIGHTS & POLITICS Opposition outraged as President Fernández visits Milagro Sala 01-07-2022 09:35 Peronist leader sparks outrage among opposition by visiting detained Túpac Amaru leader in hospital; Frente de Todos leader sends strong message to Supreme Court and Jujuy tribunals.
ABORTION RIGHTS Argentine demonstrators protest anti-abortion ruling outside US Embassy 27-06-2022 21:02 Group of female protesters march to the American Embassy in Buenos Aires to repudiate US Supreme Court ruling that overturns federal right to abortion in United States.
As I see it The Supreme Court has Cristina in its sights 25-06-2022 00:01 People are beginning to link the inability of the “political class” to run the country in a reasonably competent manner to the corrupt behaviour of some of its leading members. by James Neilson
BREAKING NEWS US Supreme Court ends constitutional right to abortion 24-06-2022 11:23 The US Supreme Court on Friday ended the right to abortion in a seismic ruling that shreds half a century of constitutional protections on one of the most divisive and bitterly fought issues in American political life.
Abortion Debate After abortion, gay marriage? Fears US court may target other rights 05-05-2022 13:51 With the US Supreme Court poised to roll back half a century of abortion rights, activists fear conservatives will set their sights on other constitutional freedoms like same sex unions.
Abortion Debate Biden calls for US voters to push back on 'radical' abortion draft ruling 03-05-2022 15:07 Joe Biden on Tuesday urged US voters to defend access to abortion, describing as “radical” a draft Supreme Court ruling that suggested the conservative-dominated high court was poised to shred nearly 50 years of constitutional protections by striking down the nationwide right.
JUDICIAL REFORM Supreme Court justice slams bid to impose ‘judicial populism’ 30-04-2022 01:25 Former leader of nation’s highest tribunal Ricardo Lorenzetti criticises ruling coalition, proposal to raise number of Supreme Court to 16.
And that reminds me Supreme Courts are caught, not tort 29-04-2022 17:03 Phobias against independent justice are far from being a uniquely Kirchnerite vice. by Michael Soltys
JUDICIARY Senator presents bill to reform Supreme Court 26-04-2022 16:28 Río Negro senator and former governor Alberto Weretilneck presents bill to reform Supreme Court, proposing 16 justices, gender equality and greater federalism.
BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO Brazil's Bolsonaro defends pardon for controversial ally 26-04-2022 11:49 Far-right president has come in for criticism since pardoning Congressman Daniel Silveira, after Supreme Court sentenced 39-year-old lawmaker to eight years and nine months in prison for his role leading a movement calling for the court to be overthrown.
EDITORIAL Divide and rule (but not rule of law) 23-04-2022 00:01 A separation of powers still nominally exists but all three branches of government now respond to partisan battle lines.
COURTS & JUDICIARY CFK’s battle against Judiciary escalates amid Magistrates Council row 22-04-2022 23:51 Conflict erupts after Supreme Court orders restoration of Council of Magistrates, body that oversees hiring and firing of judges; Vice-President Fernández de Kirchner reacts by splitting Senate caucus as ruling coalition eyes expansion for nation’s top court.
Gender violence Court overturns conviction for femicide that prompted 'Ni una menos' movement 13-02-2022 09:13 Santa Fe court overturns conviction against man who murdered 14-year-old Chiara Páez in 2015, the femicide that spurred Argentina's first 'Ni una menos' march against gender violence.
OPPOSITION TAKES TO STREETS Opposition stages counter-protest in defence of Supreme Court 04-02-2022 16:02 Anti-government demonstrators protested in support of the Supreme Court on Thursday, responding to a government-backed rally demanding judicial reform two days earlier.
#1F MARCH Inside the Kirchnerite march on the Supreme Court 03-02-2022 16:46 Representatives of the ruling party and trade unionists sympathetic to the government were present. The reaction of the opposition.
Alberto vs the courts President echoes Kirchnerites and renews criticism of Supreme Court 11-01-2022 22:49 Ruling coalition steps up criticism of the Judiciary, with President Alberto Fernández declaring that the Supreme Court has “very serious problems.” Kirchnerites plan February 1 protest rally, as opposition leaders push back.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Alberto Fernández: ‘We went to extremes and lost the centrist vote’ 31-12-2021 12:47 The president granted this interview after conversing with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. He began a long interview after a day full of tension, topped by the defeat of the Budget bill in Congress. by Jorge Fontevecchia
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Horacio Rosatti: ‘How vulnerable people are treated defines a society’ 18-12-2021 00:01 In his first interview since becoming Supreme Court Chief Justice, Horacio Rosatti discusses his political background, speaking up and reform of the nation’s highest tribunal. by Jorge Fontevecchia
JUDICIARY Supreme Court rules 2006 reform of Magistrates Council was 'unconstitutional' 17-12-2021 02:48 In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court on Thursday declared that the the 2006 reform of the Council of Magistrates was unconstitutional.
SUPREME COURT Names in the frame circulate as Supreme Court deadline passes 03-12-2021 23:26 Deadline to nominate new justice for nation’s highest tribunal passes without fanfare; Government drawing up list of potential replacements for Elena Highton de Nolasco, but recognises process will take time. by Ariel Stemphelet
ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE CASE Former president Mauricio Macri charged with illegal espionage 01-12-2021 17:11 Former president Mauricio Macri accused of ordering illegal surveillance on the families of the 44 dead crew-members of the ARA San Juan submarine tragedy.
BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO Brazil senators back criminal charges against Bolsonaro 27-10-2021 12:42 A Brazilian Senate commission approved a damning report on Tuesday that recommends criminal charges be brought against President Jair Bolsonaro, including crimes against humanity, for his Covid policies.
A (very) short interview Horacio Rosatti on Lorenzetti, Macri and Alberto Fernández 25-10-2021 13:49 New Supreme Court chief justice spoke briefly to Noticias magazine, responding to ex-president Mauricio Macri’s regret over having nominated him as “the best praise I ever had as a judge.” by Carlos Claá
SUPREME COURT Vacancy opens on Supreme Court as Highton de Nolasco resigns bench 09-10-2021 12:40 Supreme Court justice resigns from nation’s highest tribunal in letter to President Alberto Fernández. Highton de Nolasco, who was sworn in back in 2004, will leave her post on November 1.
SUPREME COURT Government faces challenges in choosing Highton de Nolasco's successor 09-10-2021 12:36 President Fernández must now choose a new Supreme Court justice. In the Senate, the numbers are not there – and the situation could get worse after December 10. by Ariel Stemphelet
SUPREME COURT Elena Highton de Nolasco resigns from Supreme Court 05-10-2021 16:15 Supreme Court justice resigns from nation’s highest tribunal in letter to President Alberto Fernández. Highton de Nolasco, who was sworn in back in 2004, will leave her post on November 1.
SUPREME COURT Horacio Rosatti chosen to be new chief justice of Supreme Court 24-09-2021 02:01 Former mayor and Peronist official, who was appointed to nation's highest tribunal in 2016 by a decree from Mauricio Macri, chosen to lead Supreme Court for next three years.
Abortion rights Mexico's Supreme Court rules criminalising abortion is unconstitutional 08-09-2021 11:36 Mexico’s Supreme Court unanimously declares that criminalising early-term abortion is unconstitutional, a historic decision that loosens limits on the procedure in a region where few countries offer access without restriction.
JUDICIARY The other vote – government keeps close eye on Supreme Court 21-08-2021 19:47 Shortly after the upcoming PASO primaries, the members of the Supreme Court will vote to choose their next chief justice. As ever, the Casa Rosada has its preferences. by Carlos Claá
copa américa Brazil Supreme Court allows Copa América to go ahead 11-06-2021 00:41 Brazil's highest court rules country can host the Copa América despite the coronavirus pandemic, clearing the way for the troubled football tournament to kick off.
The Covid Copa Brazil's players say 'against Copa América' but won't boycott event 09-06-2021 09:23 Players from Brazilian national team say they are against playing the troubled Copa América in their country, but will not boycott the tournament. Strong criticism of CONMEBOL.
copa américa Brazil's Supreme Court to consider halting Copa América 08-06-2021 19:41 Brazil's highest tribunal agrees to hold hearings Thursday to address two requests to block start of Copa América, casting new doubt on the troubled tournament just five days from kick-off.
Covid-19 measures Fernández finishes drafting Covid ‘superpowers’ bill 08-05-2021 00:33 President responds to unfavourable Supreme Court ruling with strong criticism and stepping up legislative push to clarify enforcement of Covid-19 measures.
EDITORIAL Courting deadlock 08-05-2021 00:28 The whole idea of the separation of powers is to achieve a constructive division of labour, not a collision course in which the component forces cancel each out.
BLOW FOR GOVERNMENT Supreme Court rules in favour of City Hall in education dispute 04-05-2021 13:17 Supreme Court rules in favour of the Buenos Aires City government in its education dispute with the national government, confirming City Hall has the right to decide whether in-person classes in the capital should continue.
Education row Supreme Court to rule on education dispute ‘towards end of week’ 26-04-2021 19:20 Argentina's highest court expected to decide on the row over in-person classes between the National and Buenos Aires City governments “towards the end of the week,” according to City Hall sources.
EDUCATION ROW City Hall, Casa Rosada await Supreme Court ruling on in-person classes 24-04-2021 00:38 Court declares itself "competent" to take on the issue and will settle the education row between the Buenos Aires City government and the national government.
Education row City Hall tells schools to carry on with classes, despite new court ruling 20-04-2021 23:26 Federal judge reignites education row between the Buenos Aires City and National governments, annulling previous court order authorising in-person classes at schools. City Hall, however, refuses to back down.
EL NACIONAL Venezuelan newspaper boss decries US$13-million damages ruling 20-04-2021 13:52 Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice orders 'El Nacional' newspaper to pay Diosdado Cabello US$13.4 million as a punishment in a defamation case.
EDUCATION ROW Supreme Court says it will rule on row over in-person classes 19-04-2021 16:37 Supreme Court declares itself "competent" to take on the issue and will settle the education row between the Buenos Aires City government and the national government.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Rodríguez Larreta vows to challenge school closures before Supreme Court 17-04-2021 08:00 Buenos Aires City Mayor says he will do “everything possible to have children in class on Monday,” after president orders schools in AMBA to close for two weeks.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC The school feud 17-04-2021 07:33 Fernández and Rodríguez Larreta, much to the dismay of the hawks in both coalitions, gave moderation a shot. Now the rift is back. by Martín Gambarotta
BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO Brazil judge halts parts of Bolsonaro's decrees to relax gun laws 13-04-2021 14:14 Judge Justice Rosa Weber on Brazil's Supreme Federal Court on Monday suspended parts of four decrees issued by President Jair Bolsonaro relaxing the country's gun control laws.
Lava Jato Brazil's Supreme Court rules Moro was 'biased' against Lula 23-03-2021 19:14 Brazil's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that judge Sergio Moro was "biased" in convicting ex-president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of corruption in 2017, a new victory for the left-wing leader as he eyes a political comeback.
THE WEEK What we learned this week: March 13 to 20 20-03-2021 08:34 A selection of some of the headlines that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argenina by Michael Soltys
AS I SEE IT Declare me innocent, or else 20-03-2021 07:48 Political power is now in the hands of individuals who are far more interested in the future of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her offspring than in the fate of the rest of the population. by James Neilson
THE WEEK What we learned this week: February 27 to March 6 06-03-2021 09:42 Stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC The year of the jab 06-03-2021 09:29 The president’s speech was not all about Covid. Fernández drove home the message – with the five members of the Supreme Court looking on remotely – that he is not satisfied with the performance of the judicial branch. by Martín Gambarotta